We all feel muscle tightness and general stiffness from time to time. Sometimes this can lead to pain, which might cause you to seek professional assistance, but sometimes you just want to release that tightness. Here are some beginner level releases using either a foam roller or a spikey ball. Give these a try, your…
Shoulder pain can be really debilitating. It impacts on your ability to do normal tasks during the day, not to mention the pain at night when you roll over (insert sad and tired face). So, what could be the cause of your shoulder issue and what should you do? Tom Hamilton has some great info…
Are your scan results helpful or harmful? One of the first questions I’m often asked from patients is ‘Do I need a scan for my injury?’. The answer to this question is dependent on many factors and cannot be answered before a thorough examination is done. I also see many patients who are distressed about…
Have you recently noticed pain or weakness when gripping objects, heel pain in the morning or an aching shoulder? Firstly, you are not alone, and guess what, you may have a problem with a tendon – aka a tendinopathy. What is a tendinopathy? A tendinopathy is a type of tendon injury. They can occur in…
The term pilates is one that is often heard – but who really knows what it means? Christie Gardner, one of our physiotherapists has undertaken professional training in clinical pilates. Here are her insights. The Pilates Method was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century in Germany. Pilates involves exercises which work on: posture,…
Whether you play AFL, rugby union, rugby league or soccer, you have to be able to kick the ball with skill, precision and power. A great kick can be the difference between losing or winning a game – something we have seen frequently in some recent Rugby League and Champions League games. But the kicking…
It has now been 7 weeks since the season of the NSW Premier League 2 has begun and out of the 3 teams I am providing physiotherapy for, a third of the players have an injury! Considering the lengthy preparation during a preseason of 4 to 5 days per week training, this is a large proportion…
Australian Touch Football star Ben Moylan has been into see us at The Healthy Body Company. Touch Football is a fast, skilful and exhilarating sport requiring excellent, speed, agility, coordination and balance. Ben made his debut for Australia’s mixed open team in a Trans-Tasman match in 2009 before making his Men’s open debut at the…
BOOTS Adidas, Nike, Puma, Mizuno, Umbro, Warrior, Lotto, Under Armour, Joma, Asics and Hummel just to name few. Whether you are professional, amateur or somewhere in between there comes a point in time where you must choose a new boot. We have all heard the saying ‘Boots won’t make you a better player’. This is…
Not to be slowed down for a second, the very talented Emma has come to see us at The Healthy Body Company to assist with her ongoing shoulder pain. Since the age of 8, Emma has been a keen dancer, aerialist and acrobat which has seen her become a part of the leading dance and…